FINANCIAL CRIME INVESTIGATOR I - 43002083

Requisition No: 840660 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: FINANCIAL CRIME INVESTIGATOR I - 43002083

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43002083 

Salary:  $40,000.08 

Posting Closing Date: 01/03/2025 

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*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****

DIVISION: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

BUREAU: PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FRAUD

CITY:  FORT MYERS

COUNTY: LEE

The Criminal Investigations Division encompasses all law enforcement and forensic components residing within the Department of Financial Services. With this broad responsibility, the division investigates a wide range of fraudulent and criminal acts including:

• Insurance Fraud Investigations
• Workers’ Compensation Fraud Investigations
• Fire, Arson, and Explosives Investigations
• Theft/Misuse of State Funds
• Fire and Explosives Sample Analysis
• Public Assistance Fraud

Mission Statement

Serving and safeguarding the public and businesses operating in the State of Florida against acts of fraud, arson, and the misuse of state funds.

Available links to the Agency and Division:

• MyFloridaCFO
• Criminal Investigations Division

SPECIAL NOTES:

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, SUBMIT A STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ONLINE IN PEOPLE FIRST AND EMAIL IN A SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW. THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND AT:  https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/cid/career-opportunities

Email Address:  cidhiring@myfloridacfo.com

Job Line Phone number: (850) 413-4063

This supplemental application MUST be received no later than five (5) business days after the closing date of this advertisement in order to be considered for this position.

Requirement:

Four (4) years of experience in Criminology, Social Sciences, or Business is required. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the years of required experience.

Preference:

• Applicants who are bilingual.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety. Please read below:

• Please include the names and phone numbers for the supervisor(s) and/or Human Resource Department for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume”.
• Each field (address, city, and state, dates, phone numbers, etc.) should be completed. 
• If claiming Right to Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.
• Upon the selection of the top candidate, a current supervisory reference contact will be required.

Experience and/or degree requirements must be met at the time of application submission to be considered.

This position requires a security background check which includes a financial credit report, and fingerprinting.

Special consideration may be given to eligible candidates who have bilingual verbal & written skills that meet a critical need of the agency’s mission.

All successful candidates will be contacted for an interview by email that is provided on your state application.

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS?

Selection is a three-to-six-month process that consists of the following:

• Completed State of Florida Employment Application
• Completed Department of Financial Services, Criminal Investigations Division Supplemental Application
• Interview
• Fingerprinting
• Background Investigation
• Financial credit report

Our Salary & Benefits

This position will hire at $40,000.08 per year.

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

Benefits include: 

• Paid holidays, vacation and one personal holiday
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually
• Pension and investment retirement plan options (MyFRS)
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program (must be accepted by a Florida colleges/universities)
• Public Service Student Forgiveness Program (PSLF) - (Eligibility required) https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/public-service-application-for-forgiveness.pdf 
• Career training opportunities
• $25,000.00 in automatic life insurance coverage
• Affordable health insurance options starting as low as $30.00 per month
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more

For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/. 

Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective working relationship with others.
• Ability to work as a part of a team with shared mission and goals.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize assignments to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Ability to use deductive reasoning.
• Ability to analyze and evaluation information.
• Ability to be flexible and adjust investigative plans-based developments.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Travel may require use of your personally owned vehicle.
• Incumbent must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Travel may require use of your personal owned vehicle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

 If applicable, (Incumbent of position is a member of DFS’ Disaster Response Team and, in that capacity, may be required on short notice to perform duties and necessary attendant travel in support of disaster relief efforts.)

The mission of the Division of Public Assistance Fraud is to aggressively identify and eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse to safeguard the integrity of taxpayer funded public assistance programs administered by the State of Florida.

The Financial Crimes Investigator I is an entry level position that supports this mission by conducting the following investigative activities under the direct supervision of an Investigations Manager.

• Administer oaths and affirmations in accordance with Chapter 414.411, Florida Statutes
• Serve department-issued subpoenas in accordance with Chapter 414.411, Florida Statutes

• Reviews case files related to suspected fraud in public assistance programs.
• Identifies documentary evidence pertinent to the suspected fraud.
• Prepares investigative plans.
• Gathers information necessary to investigate allegations.
• Utilizes public and private data systems as part of the investigative process.
• Interviews targets of the investigation and other community contacts as needed.
• Obtains written and/or verbal statements as required.
• Documents investigative efforts in automated information system.
• Applies Florida Statutes and public assistance policy as appropriate.
• Prepares affidavits with supporting documentary evidence and witness testimony.
• Works closely with Investigation Manager to determine outcome of investigations based on available evidence.  Cases may be referred to the States Attorney for criminal prosecution or to an administrative hearing process managed by the social service agency.  Should the investigation result in a lack of evidence to support referral for either criminal or administrative process, the investigation may be terminated.
• Provides testimony in court, depositions, and hearings.

Training

The Financial Crimes Investigator I is an entry level position that will be in training status to ensure the incumbent acquires specific knowledge of investigative techniques; public assistance program policy, and Departmental procedures to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.  As part of that process, the incumbent is expected to:

• Successfully complete all required training programs
• Work closely with the Investigation Manager and experienced investigators as appropriate to develop skills.

Administrative Activities

• Follows all Department of Financial Services Administrative Policies and Procedures.
• Documents investigative hours and expenses for cost accounting purposes.
• Utilizes automated information systems to enter, track, and update assigned cases.

Performs other Duties as Required

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.